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Geonica: 1, The Geonim And Their Halakic Writings (1909)

Geonica: 1, The Geonim And Their Halakic Writings (1909)

Ginzberg, Louis

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Letters & EssaysJudaismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116416824X
ISBN13: 9781164168249
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Geonica: 1, The Geonim And Their Halakic Writings (1909) is a book written by Louis Ginzberg. The book is a comprehensive study of the Geonim, who were the leaders of the Jewish community in Babylon from the 7th to the 11th century. The Geonim were known for their expertise in Jewish law and their halakic writings, which are still studied and revered today.Ginzberg's book provides a detailed analysis of the Geonim and their writings, including their commentaries on the Talmud, their responsa literature, and their legal codes. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which the Geonim lived and worked, and how their writings influenced Jewish law and practice.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Geonim and their writings. Some of the topics covered include the role of the Geonim in Babylonian Jewish society, the development of the Babylonian Talmud, and the influence of the Geonim on later Jewish scholarship.Overall, Geonica: 1, The Geonim And Their Halakic Writings (1909) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish history, law, and culture. Ginzberg's meticulous research and insightful analysis make this book an essential read for scholars and laypeople alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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